Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

^28 And he said to man,

‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,

and to shun evil is understanding.’” (Job 28:28, NIV)

 

I never have been a smart person (and never claimed to be).  As far as I can recollect I never made A/B honor roll (though came close a time or two).  I always seemed to be "average". 

 

So does getting good grades in school make you smarter?  does it show you have wisdom?  does it mean you will always know the right thing to do?  does it make you more "ethical"?  Does it mean you understand more than the average person?

 

There are two types of wisdom.  One is wisdom you gain from man (school, college, books, etc.); the other is divine wisdom, that only comes from God.  Truth be known you need both.  However, half of this country only has the first.

The source of wisdom is the Fear of the Lord.  Fear translates to giving honor, reverence, respect to the Lord (God); growing to understand who He is, why He created us, He has a purpose in all He does.  What He tells us is in our best interest, His goal is never to harm or keep anything from us.  It is to Grow us into, yup you got it Wisdom.  The other half to this verse is being able to "shun" evil.  To be able to walk away (or run if you have to) that which is not good.  You and I being able to differentiate between what is "good" and what is "bad". 

Books will teach you one thing, God will teach you the best thing.  If you are willing to listen and learn.

 

have a great weekend, Chris.